The American Journal of Surgery — Journal Profile & Submission Links
Elsevier BV · ISSN-L 0002-9610
Source-backed journal profile with OpenAlex metadata and links to official submission resources for The American Journal of Surgery.
This page provides a source-backed journal profile and links to official submission resources. Journal instructions can change. Always verify article types, formatting, fees, ethics requirements, and submission rules on the official journal website before submitting.
Official links
- Journal homepage
- www.sciencedirect.com/journal/the-american-journal-of-surger…
- Author guidelines
- www.sciencedirect.com/journal/the-american-journal-of-surger…
- Submission portal
- www.editorialmanager.com/ajs
Catalog scope notes
The American Journal of Surgery is a peer-reviewed journal which features the best surgical science focusing on clinical care; translational, health services, and qualitative research, surgical education, leadership, diversity and inclusion, and other domains of surgery. The American Journal of Surgery is the official publication of several surgical societies. Types of papers include original articles, review articles, editorials on emerging topics, and invited commentaries.
Catalog source: merged. This is not a copy of the publisher's author instructions.
General pre-submission checks for medical manuscripts
Generic checklist only — not journal-specific requirements.
- Confirm scope fit and intended article type on the official journal site.
- Abstract structure matches the journal's current requirements.
- Ethics approval and trial registration statements are complete.
- Informed consent and patient privacy statements are in place.
- Reporting guideline compliance (e.g. CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA) as applicable.
- Reference style and citation limits per official guidelines.
- Figures and tables meet resolution, labeling, and count limits.
- Cover letter addresses novelty, fit, and required declarations.
- Conflicts of interest statement included.
- Funding statement included.
- Data availability statement included when required.